Jens
Well-Known Member
Hi guys, I could use some help/advice
My girlfriend and I are looking at classic Mini's, she desperately wants one ever since I met her and now she's looking into buying one which would have to serve as a daily driver (she doesn't drive a lot actually).
So I'd like to ask for some FinalGear top tips when it comes to buying a second hand Mini, what is the model year to look out for, what should be given a closer look, what are common failure points on them and will it be able to serve as a daily driver reliability wise?
Here are some cars we've been looking at:
http://nl.kapaza.be/oost-vlaanderen/mini-998-cc-stage-1-57882455.htm (bit pricey and slightly modded)
http://nl.kapaza.be/oost-vlaanderen/mini-rode-mini-1000cc-58131786.htm (has some rust on the doorsill but engine and gearbox are sound)
http://nl.kapaza.be/oost-vlaanderen/mini-rover-1300-53804881.htm (1994 model, very low miles, expensive)
http://nl.kapaza.be/west-vlaanderen/mini-1000cc-58122670.htm (carburetor needs work, this scares me, what else might need work on the engine then...)
My girlfriend and I are looking at classic Mini's, she desperately wants one ever since I met her and now she's looking into buying one which would have to serve as a daily driver (she doesn't drive a lot actually).
So I'd like to ask for some FinalGear top tips when it comes to buying a second hand Mini, what is the model year to look out for, what should be given a closer look, what are common failure points on them and will it be able to serve as a daily driver reliability wise?
Here are some cars we've been looking at:
http://nl.kapaza.be/oost-vlaanderen/mini-998-cc-stage-1-57882455.htm (bit pricey and slightly modded)
http://nl.kapaza.be/oost-vlaanderen/mini-rode-mini-1000cc-58131786.htm (has some rust on the doorsill but engine and gearbox are sound)
http://nl.kapaza.be/oost-vlaanderen/mini-rover-1300-53804881.htm (1994 model, very low miles, expensive)
http://nl.kapaza.be/west-vlaanderen/mini-1000cc-58122670.htm (carburetor needs work, this scares me, what else might need work on the engine then...)